UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K/A

(Amendment No. 1)2)

(Mark One)
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009

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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 For the transition period from ________ to ________

Commission file number 0-28536

WILHELMINA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware74-2781950
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
  
200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400, Dallas, Texas75201
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (214) 661-7488

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:  None

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 Per Share
(Title of Class)
Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock Purchase Rights
(Title of Class)

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.   ¨ Yes   ý No
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.   ¨ Yes   ý No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   ý Yes   ¨ No
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   ¨ Yes   ¨ No

 
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):
 
 
Large Accelerated Filer  ¨
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Non-Accelerated Filer  ¨
Smaller Reporting Company  ý
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   ¨ Yes   ý No
 
The aggregate market value of the registrant’s outstanding common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant computed by reference to the price at which the common stock was last sold as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter ($0.15) was $4,979,811.
 
As of April 29, 2010,March 15, 2011, the registrant had 129,440,752 shares of common stock outstanding.
 
 
 

 
EXPLANATORY NOTE
 
The purpose of this Amendment No. 1This Annual Report on Form 10-K/A (the “Amendment”constitutes Amendment No. 2 (“Amendment No. 2”) is to amend and restate Part III, Items 10 through 14 of our previously filedthe Annual Report on Form 10-K of Wilhelmina International, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “Wilhelmina” or the “Company”) for the year ended December 31, 2009, originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 20092010 and amended on April 30, 2010 (the “Original Form 10-K”),.  We are filing this Amendment No. 2 to includeamend and restate our disclosure in Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” to remove all pro forma financial information previously omittedand discussion thereof contained in reliance on General Instruction G to Form 10-K, which provides that registrants may incorporate by reference certain information from a definitive proxy statement prepared in connection with the election of directors.  We have determined to include such Part III information by amendment of the Original Form 10-K, rather than by incorporation by referencewhich information had been provided on a voluntary basis, and to a definitive proxy statement. Accordingly, Part IIIfile as exhibits hereto certifications of the Original Form 10-K is hereby amendedour Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and res tated as set forth below.Principal Accounting Officer.
 
There are no other changes to the Original Form 10-K other than those set forth below.described above.  This Amendment No. 2 does not reflect events occurring after the filing of the Original Form 10-K, nor does it modify or update disclosures therein in any way other than as required to reflect the amendmentchanges set forth below.  Among other things, forward-looking statements made in the Original Form 10-K have not been revised to reflect events that occurred or facts that became known to us after the filing of the Original Form 10-K, and such forward-looking statements should be read in their historical context.
 

 
 
 


PART II
 
WILHELMINA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Annual Report on Form 10-K/A (Amendment No. 1)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009
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PART IIIITEM 7.
Item 10.1
Item 11.5
Item 12.7
Item 13.10
Item 14.13
PART IV
Item 15.15
19MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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 PART III
Item 10.                 Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
 
The following table sets forthdiscussion should be read in conjunction with the Business section discussion, the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes thereto and the other financial information regarding the membersincluded elsewhere in this report.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY
The following is a discussion of the BoardCompany’s financial condition and results of Directorsoperations comparing the calendar years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, which takes into account the results of operations, financial condition and cash flows of the Wilhelmina business from February 13, 2009 (the “Board”)closing date of the Wilhelmina Transaction) through December 31, 2009.  You should read this section in conjunction with the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and the executive officers of Wilhelmina International, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “Wilhelmina” or the “Company”).  Our directorsNotes thereto that are elected to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified.  Our executive officers are appointedincorporated herein by the Board and serve until their successors have been duly appointed and qualified.  Additional information regarding our directors and executive officers, including their business experience for the past five years (and in some instances for prior years)reference and the key attributes, experienceother financial information included herein and skills that led the Boardnotes thereto.
OVERVIEW
Wilhelmina’s primary business is fashion model management, which is headquartered in New York City.  The Company’s predecessor was founded in 1967 by Wilhelmina Cooper, a renowned fashion model, and is one of the oldest and largest fashion model management companies in the world.  Since its founding, Wilhelmina has grown to conclud e that each person should serveinclude operations located in Los Angeles and Miami, as well as a director is set forth below.
Name
Age
Positions with the Company
Mark E. Schwarz49Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
John Murray40Director and Chief Financial Officer
Evan Stone38Director, General Counsel and Secretary
Horst-Dieter Esch66Director
Brad Krassner58Director
Mark E. Schwarz
Mr. Schwarz has servedgrowing network of licensees comprising leading modeling agencies in various local markets across the U.S. as a directorwell as in Panama.  Wilhelmina provides traditional, full-service fashion model and Chairmantalent management services, specializing in the representation and management of the Board since June 2004models, entertainers, artists, athletes and as our Chief Executive Officer since April 2009.  Mr. Schwarz previously served as our Interim Chief Executive Officer beginning in October 2007other talent to various customers and was formally appointed our Interim Chief Executive Officer effective in July 2008.  He is the Chairman, Chief Executive Officerclients, including retailers, designers, advertising agencies and Portfolio Manager of Newcastle Capital Management, L.P. (“NCM”), a private investment management firm he founded in 1993, which is the General Partner of Newcastle Partners, L.P. (“Newcastle”), a private investment firm.  Mr. Schwarz has served as Executive Chairman of the Board of Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (“Hallmark”), a specialty property and casualty insurer, since August 2006.  He served as Ch ief Executive Officer and President of Hallmark from 2003 to August 2006.  He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Bell Industries, Inc., a company primarily engaged in providing computer systems integration services, and Pizza Inn, Inc., an operator and franchisor of pizza restaurants.  He also serves on the board of directors of SL Industries, Inc., a power and data quality products manufacturer.  He previously served on the boards of directors of Nashua Corporation, a manufacturer of specialty papers, labels and printing supplies, from 2001 to September 2009, MedQuist Inc., a provider of clinical documentation workflow solutions in support of electronic health records, from December 2007 to August 2009, WebFinancial Corporation, a holding company with subsidiaries operating in niche banking markets, from July 2001 to December 2008, and Vesta Insurance Group, Inc., a holding company for a group of insurancecatalog companies.
 
With nearly 20 years experienceWilhelmina has strong brand recognition that enables it to attract and retain top talent to service a broad universe of quality media and retail clients.
Industry and Outlook
The fashion model management industry is highly fragmented, with smaller, local talent management firms frequently competing with a small group of internationally operating talent management firms for client assignments.  New York City, Los Angeles and Miami, as an investment managerwell as Paris, Milan and London, are considered the most important markets for the fashion talent management industry.  Most of the leading international firms are headquartered in New York City, which is considered to be the “capital” of the global fashion industry.  Apart from Wilhelmina and Paris-based and publicly-listed Elite SA, all other fashion talent management firms are privately-held.  The business of talent management firms, such as Wilhelmina, is related to the state of the advertising industry, as demand for talent is driven by print and TV advertising campaigns.
Contractions in the availability of business and consumer credit, a decrease in consumer spending, a significant rise in unemployment and other factors have all led to increasingly volatile capital markets over the course of 2008 and 2009.  In early 2009, the financial services, automotive and other sectors of the global economy came under increased pressure, resulting in, among other consequences, extraordinarily difficult conditions in the capital and credit markets and a business executive, Mr. Schwarz brings significant leadership, financial expertise, operational skills and public company board of directors and executive experienceglobal economic recession that has negatively impacted Wilhelmina’s clients’ spending on the services that Wilhelmina provides.  In recent months, Wilhelmina has seen some improvement in its clients’ willingness to spend on the Board.  Through investments madeservices it provides as evidenced by NCM and its affiliates, Mr. Schwarz has broad and substantial experience analyzing and advising public companies, including with respect to issues such as corporate governance, capital raising, capital allocation and general operational and business strategy, and has been closely involvedan increase in the operations of companies across a range of industries in both director and executive capacities.  As our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Schwarz is closely involved in all of our operations and activities.demand for models.
 
 
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John MurrayDuring the year ended December 31, 2009, the Wilhelmina Companies experienced a decline in the rate of revenue growth compared to the previous year.  Due to the rapidly changing economic conditions, the Company cannot accurately forecast its clients’ spending plans in the near term.  The Company intends to continue to closely monitor economic conditions, client spending and other factors, and, in response, will take actions to reduce costs, manage working capital and conserve cash.  In the current economic environment, there can be no assurance as to the effects on the Company of future economic circumstances, client spending patterns, client credit worthiness and other developments and whether, or to what extent, the Company’s efforts to respond to them will be effective.
 
Mr. MurrayTrends and Opportunities
The Company expects that the combination of Wilhelmina’s main operating base in New York City as the industry’s capital, with the depth and breadth of its talent pool and client roster and its diversification across various talent management segments, together with its geographical reach should make Wilhelmina’s operations more resilient to industry changes and economic swings than those of many of the smaller firms operating in the industry.  Similarly, in the segments where Wilhelmina competes with other leading full service agencies, Wilhelmina continues to compete successfully.  Accordingly, the Company believes that the current economic climate will create new growth opportunities for strong industry leaders such as Wilhelmina.
Since 2007, Wilhelmina has servedseen an increasingly strong influx of talent, at both the new and seasoned talent levels, and it believes it is increasingly attractive as an employer for successful agents across the industry as evidenced by the quality of agents expressing an interest in joining Wilhelmina.  Similarly, new business and branding opportunities directly or indirectly relating to the fashion industry are being brought to Wilhelmina’s attention with increasing frequency.  In order to take advantage of these opportunities and support its continued growth, Wilhelmina will need to continue to successfully allocate resources and staffing in a way that enhances its ability to respond to these new opportunities.
With total advertising expenditures on major media (newspapers, magazines, television, cinema, outdoor and Internet) amounting to approximately $180 billion in 2008 and $156 billion in 2009, North America is by far the world’s largest advertising market.  For the fashion talent management industry, including Wilhelmina, advertising expenditures on magazines, television and outdoor are of particular relevance, with Internet advertising becoming increasingly important.
Due to the increasing ubiquity of the Internet as a director since February 2009 and as our Chief Financial Officer since June 2004.  Mr. Murray has served asstandard business tool, the Chief Financial Officer of NCM since January 2003.  From 1995 until 2002, Mr. Murray was a Certified Public Accountant engaged in his own private practice in Dallas, Texas.  From 1991 until 1995, Mr. Murray served as an accountant with Ernst & Young, LLP.  Mr. Murray has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1992.
Mr. Murray has nearly 20 years of progressive financial, accounting and business experience and also brings business development experienceWilhelmina Companies have increasingly sought to harness the Board.  As a CPA with extensive experience in tax, accounting and auditing, Mr. Murray is intimately familiar with financial reporting for public and private companies.  As Chief Financial Officer of NCM, Mr. Murray structured, negotiated and monitored a numberopportunities of the firm’s investments,Internet and other digital media to improve their communications with clients and to facilitate the effective exchange of fashion model and talent information.  The Wilhelmina Companies have also advised on accountingcontinued their efforts to expand the geographical reach of the Wilhelmina Companies through this medium in order to both support revenue growth and financial mattersto reduce operating expenses.  At the same time, the Internet presents challenges for the Wilhelmina Companies, including (i) the cannibalization of traditional print advertising business and (ii) pricing pressures with respect to its investments.  As our Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Murray is closely involved in all of our activities.
Evan Stone
Mr. Stone has served as a director since February 2009, as our General Counsel since April 2009photo shoots and as our Secretary since July 2008.  Mr. Stone is a principal of Lee & Stone, LLP, a law firm providing services to the investment community, founded in 2009.  Mr. Stone served as Vice President and General Counsel of NCM from May 2006 to July 2009.  Prior to joining NCM, from June 2003 to April 2006 and from 1997 to 1999, he served as a mergers and acquisitions attorney at the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York.  In 2002, Mr. Stone served as Vice President, Corporate Development at Borland Software Inc., a provider of software application lifecycle products.  From 2000 to 2001, Mr. Stone was a member of the investment banking department of Merrill Lynch &am p; Co.  Mr. Stone is currently a director of Applied Minerals Inc., a nanomaterials producer.

Mr. Stone brings a combination of skills to the Board, including legal, corporate governance and investment banking.  Mr. Stone’s legal practice, at his own firm and at Skadden Arps, has focused primarily on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and investment management.  As General Counsel for NCM, Mr. Stone structured, negotiated and monitored a number of the firm’s investments, and also advised on corporate governance, legal and operational matters with respect to its investments.  As our General Counsel, Mr. Stone is closely involved in all of our activities.
Horst-Dieter Esch
Mr. Esch has served as a director since February 2010.  Mr. Esch is a private investor and, since 2008, the Chairman of USA Team Handball, the national governing body for the Olympic sport of handball (“USA Team Handball”).  From February 2009 through December 2009, Mr. Esch was a consultant to the Company.  Mr. Esch was a principal owner and Chairman of Wilhelmina International Ltd. (“Wilhelmina Ltd.”) and its affiliated companies prior to their sale to the Company in February 2009.
With over 21 years in the model management and artist management businesses, Mr. Esch brings deep experience in the Company’s industry to the Board, together with strong leadership, business strategy and business development skills.  Given Mr. Esch’s long time involvement in the modeling industry, Mr. Esch brings a valuable perspective and industry relationships to the Board.  In addition, as a former principal owner, Chairman and an operator of the operating subsidiaries of the Company, Mr. Esch is strongly familiar with all aspects of their businesses.client engagements.
 
 
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Brad KrassnerStrategy
 
Mr. Krassner has served as a director sinceManagement’s strategy is to increase value to shareholders through the following initiatives:
·expanding the women’s high end fashion board;
·continuing to invest in the WAM business;
·strategic acquisitions;
·licensing the “Wilhelmina” name to leading, local model management agencies;
·exploring the use of the “Wilhelmina” brand in connection with consumer products, cosmetics and other beauty products; and
·partnering on television shows and promoting model search contests.
Wilhelmina Acquisition
On February 2010.  Mr. Krassner is a private investor and, since 2001, has been the Chief Executive Officer of Rich Media Worldwide, a software development company that markets a proprietary “Realvu” ad serving technology.  Mr. Krassner is also President of USA Team Handball.  Mr. Krassner was a principal owner of, and consultant to, Wilhelmina Ltd. and its affiliated companies prior to their sale to13, 2009, the Company closed the Wilhelmina Transaction and acquired the Wilhelmina Companies as discussed in February 2009.
With over 25 yearsfurther detail in the entertainment and artist management businesses (including model management), Mr. Krassner brings deep experience in the Company’s industry to the Board, together with strong leadership and business strategy skills.  In addition, Mr. Krassner has significant transactional, operational and public company experience through the various businesses that he owned or has been affiliated with, including Magicworks Entertainment Incorporated, a promoter and merchandiserItem 1 of theatrical shows and other live entertainment that Mr. Krassner ran as Chief Executive Officer and took public in 1996.this Form 10-K.  As a former principal owner of the operating subsidiaries of the Company, Mr. Krassner is strongly familiar with all aspects of their businesses.
Family Relationships Among Directors and Executive Officers
There are no family relationships among our directors or executive officers.
Arrangements Regarding Nominations for Election to the Board
We were required to nominate the following persons for election to the Board at our Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on February 5, 2009 (the “2009 Annual Meeting”) pursuant to the acquisition agreement (the “Acquisition Agreement”) entered into in connection with our acquisition of Wilhelmina Ltd. and certain of its affiliates (the “Acquisition”), which was consummated in February 2009: Mark E. Schwarz, Jonathan Bren, James Risher, one designee of Mr. Esch, one designee of Mr. Krassner and two designees of Newcastle.  Mr. Esch’s initial designee was Dr. Hans-Joachim Boehlk, Mr. Krassner’s initial designee was Derek Fromm, and Newcastle’s initial designees were John Murray and Evan Stone.  Each of Messrs. Fromm, Murray and Stone and Dr. Boehlk were elected to th e Board at the 2009 Annual Meeting.
Pursuant to a mutual support agreement entered into in connection with the Acquisition (the “Mutual Support Agreement”), Mr. Esch, Lorex Investments AG (“Lorex”), Mr. Krassner, Krassner Family Investments Limited Partnership (“Krassner L.P.”) and Newcastle agreed, effective upon the closing of the Acquisition, that, among other things, eachWilhelmina Transaction, the business of Wilhelmina represents the parties would (i) use their commercially reasonable effortsCompany’s primary operating business.  Prior to cause their representatives serving on the Board to vote to nominate and recommend the election of the designees and, in the event the Board will appoint directors without stockholder approval, to use their commercially reasonable efforts to cause their representatives on the Board to appoint the designees to the Board, (ii) vote their shares of our common stock to elect the designees at any meeti ng of our stockholders or pursuant to any action by written consent in lieu of a meeting pursuant to which directors are to be elected to the Board, and (iii) not to propose, and to vote their common stock against, any amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, or the adoption of any other corporate measure, that frustrates or circumvents the provisions of the Mutual Support Agreement with respect to the election of the designees.  The parties also agreed that for a period of three years after the closing of the Acquisition,Wilhelmina Transaction, the parties will use their commercially reasonable effortsCompany’s interest in Ascendant, acquired on October 5, 2005, represented the Company’s sole operating business.
Ascendant
On October 5, 2005, the Company made an investment in Ascendant, a Berwyn, Pennsylvania based alternative asset management company whose funds have investments in long/short equity funds and which distributes its registered funds primarily through various financial intermediaries and related channels.  Ascendant had assets under management of approximately $37,600,000 and $35,600,000 as of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.  Prior to cause their representatives onclosing the BoardWilhelmina Transaction, the Company’s interest in Ascendant represented the Company’s sole operating business.
The Company entered into the Ascendant Agreement with Ascendant to voteacquire an interest in the revenues generated by Ascendant.  Pursuant to maintain the sizeAscendant Agreement, the Company is entitled to a 50% interest, subject to certain adjustments, in the revenues of Ascendant, which interest declines if the assets under management of Ascendant reach certain levels.  The Company also agreed to provide various marketing services to Ascendant.  The total potential purchase price of $1,550,000 under the terms of the Board at no more than nine persons, unless otherwise agreedAscendant Agreement was payable in four installments.  On April 5, 2006, the Company elected not to bymake the designees.final two installment payments.  The obligations ofCompany believed that it was not required to make the parties under the Mutual Support Agreement terminate upon the earlier of (i) the written agreement ofpayments because Ascendant did not satisfy all of the parties or (ii)conditions in the date on which twoAscendant Agreement.
Subject to the terms of the three groupsAscendant Agreement, if the Company does not make an installment payment and Ascendant is not in breach of partiesthe Ascendant Agreement, Ascendant has the right to acquire the Company’s revenue interest at a price that would yield a 10% annualized return to the Mutual SupportCompany.  The Company has been notified by Ascendant that Ascendant is exercising this right as a result of the Company’s election not to make the final two installment payments.  The Company believes that Ascendant has not satisfied the requisite conditions to repurchase the Company’s revenue interest.
The Company has not recorded any revenue or received any revenue sharing payments pursuant to the Ascendant Agreement (Mr. Eschsince July 1, 2006.
Based on recent discussions with the management of Ascendant and his affiliates as one group, Mr. Krassner and his affiliates as another group, and Newcastle as another group) each owns less than 5%an assessment of our common stock outstanding.the future near-term expected cash flows from the revenue interest, the Company has determined that the present value of expected cash flows from the Ascendant revenue interest is nominal.  Therefore, the Company has recognized an asset impairment charge of $803,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2009.
 
 
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On November 18,RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
The key financial indicators that the Company reviews to monitor the business are gross billings, revenues, model costs, operating expenses and November 19, 2009, respectively, Dr. Boehlkcash flows.
The Company analyzes revenue by reviewing the mix of revenues generated by the different “boards” (each a specific division of the fashion model management operations which specializes by the type of model it represents (Women, Men, Sophisticated, Runway, Curve, Lifestyle, Kids, etc.)) of the business, revenues by geographic locations and Mr. Fromm resignedrevenues from significant clients.  Wilhelmina has three primary sources of revenue: revenues from principal relationships whereby the gross amount billed to the client is recorded as revenue, when the revenues are earned and collectability is reasonably assured; revenues from agent relationships whereby the commissions paid by models as a percentage of their gross earnings are recorded as revenue when earned and collectability is reasonably assured; and a separate service charge, paid by clients in addition to the booking fees, is calculated as a percentage of the models’ booking fees and is recorded as revenues when earned and collectability is reasonably assured. See Critical Accounting Policies - Revenue Recognition.  Gross billings are an important business metric that ultimately drives revenues, profits and cash flows.
Because Wilhelmina provides professional services, salary and service costs represent the largest part of the Company’s operating expenses.  Salary and service costs are comprised of payroll and related costs and travel costs required to deliver the Company’s services and to enable new business development activities.
Expense Trends
Prior to the closing of the Wilhelmina Transaction, Krassner and Esch, the former principal equity holders of the Wilhelmina Companies, received salary, bonus and consulting fee payments, under certain agreements, in an amount of approximately $975,000 annually.  As neither Krassner nor Esch continued to serve as officers or directors of the Company.  Messrs.Company as of the closing of the Wilhelmina Transaction, these payments to Krassner and Esch have ceased.  Similarly, upon the closing of the Wilhelmina Transaction, a $6,000,000 promissory note, carrying an interest rate of 12.5% for an annual interest payment of $750,000, in favor of Krassner L.P., a Control Seller, was repaid.  Taken together, following the closing of the Wilhelmina Transaction, annual operating expenses and Krassner later designated themselves as their respective designees pursuantinterest expense, which have historically included the above, do not include costs of $1,725,000 due to the Mutual Support Agreement.  On February 4, 2010,elimination of these agreements and the Board appointed Messrs. Esch and Krassner to serve as directors.repayment of the promissory note.
 
Audit Committee
The Board has a separately-designated Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”).  The Audit Committee, among other things, meets with our independent registered public accounting firm and management representatives, recommendsBeginning in April 2009, the Company began incurring compensation expense of approximately $450,000 annually, related to salaries paid to the Board appointment of an independent registered public accounting firm, approves the scope of auditschief executive officer, chief financial officer and other services to be performed by the independent registered public accounting firm, considers whether the performance of any professional services by the independent registered public accounting firm other than services provided in connection with the audit function could impair the independence of the independent registered public accounting firm, and reviews the results of audits and the accounting principles applied in financial reporting and financial and operational controls.  ; The independent registered public accounting firm has unrestricted access to the Audit Committee and vice versa.
The Audit Committee is comprised of Mark Schwarz (Chairman) and Evan Stone, each of whom is an employeegeneral counsel of the Company.  Neither Mr. Schwarz nor Mr. Stone is “independent,” as independence for Audit Committee members is defined underAlso, post transaction, the listing standardsCompany continued the employment of The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”).  The Board has determined that Mr. Schwarz qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert,” as defined underEsch to facilitate the Securities Exchange Acttransition of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).
Code of Conduct and Ethics
Effective April 15,the Wilhelmina Companies’ business to the executive management team.  During the three months ended September 30, 2009, the Board adoptedCompany entered into a revised Codeconsulting agreement with Esch which had an annual cost of Business Conduct$150,000.  The Company incurred compensation and Ethics (the “Codeconsulting expenses relating to the consulting agreement with Esch totaling approximately $105,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009.  During the fourth quarter of Ethics”) that amended2009, the Company terminated the consulting agreement with Esch.  These costs have been classified as corporate overhead, and restated our previous codealong with the executive compensation expenses and other corporate overhead costs, somewhat offset the $1,725,000 of ethics.  The Code of Ethics sets forth legal and ethical standards of conduct for our directors, officers and employees and includes provisions specifically designed to help and guide our directors, officers and employees to: (i) avoid violations of laws, rules and regulations and promote disclosure to us of any such violations that become known; (ii) refrain from engaging in any activity or having a personal interest that presents a “conflict of interest” and promote disclosure to us of any such “conflicts of interest”; (iii) avoid violations of insider trading laws; (iv) maintain the confidentiality of confidential information entrus ted to them in connection with their position with, or service to, us; (v) endeavor to deal honestly, ethically and fairly with our suppliers, customers, competitors and employees; (vi) protect our assets and refrain from using our assets and services for personal benefit; (vii) comply with applicable law and our policy regarding gifts, gratuities, favors and business entertainment expenses; (viii) accurately report all business transactions and accurately maintain our books, records and accounts in accordance with applicable regulations and standards; (ix) disclose concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters or complaints regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters; (x) avoid making any direct or indirect materially false or misleading statements to an accountant in connection with any audit, review or examination of our financial statements and avoid any direct or indirect action to coerce, manipulate, mislead or fraudulently influence any independent public or certified public accountant engagedeliminated costs described in the performance of an audit or review of our financial statements; and (xi) comply with reporting and compliance procedures under the Code of Ethics.  The Code of Ethics also sets forth procedures to obtain waivers of the Code of Ethics, as well as to amend and disseminate the Code of Ethics.  The Code of Ethics is available at the Investor Relations section of our website, www.wilhelmina.com/investor_relations.cfm.preceding paragraph.
 
 
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Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting ComplianceGross Billings
 
Section 16(a)Gross billings totaled approximately $37,184,000 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The Company completed the Wilhelmina Transaction on February 13, 2009 and, therefore, generated gross billings of the Exchange Act requires our directors, executive officersWilhelmina Companies for the period from February 13, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
Revenues
Revenues totaled approximately $31,741,000 and persons who own more than 10%$0 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The Company completed the Wilhelmina Transaction on February 13, 2009 and, therefore, recorded revenues of a registered classthe Wilhelmina Companies for the period from February 13, 2009 through December 31, 2009, in its statements of our equity securities to file withoperations for the Securitiesyear ended December 31, 2009.
License Fees and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) initial reports of ownershipOther Income
The Company completed the Wilhelmina Transaction on February 13, 2009 and, reports of changes in ownership of our common stocktherefore, recorded license fees and other equity securities.  Such persons are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with copiesincome of all Section 16(a) reports they file.the Wilhelmina Companies for the period from February 13, 2009 through December 31, 2009, in its statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
Based solely on a reviewThe Company has an agreement with an unconsolidated affiliate to provide management and administrative services, as well as sharing of space.  For the copies of the Section 16(a) reports furnished to us and written representations that no other reports were required during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, we believe that our directors, executive officers and greater than 10% stockholders complied with all applicable Section 16(a) filing requirements during fiscal 2009, except as set forth below.management fee income from the unconsolidated affiliate amounted to approximately $101,000 compared to $0 for the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
On March 5,License fees consist primarily of franchise revenues from independently owned model agencies that use the Wilhelmina trademark name and various services provided to them by the Wilhelmina Companies.  During the year ended December 31, 2009, Mr. Esch, Peter Martylicense fees totaled approximately $154,000 compared to $0 for the year ended December 31, 2008.
The Company has entered into product licensing agreements with clients.  Under these agreements, the Company earns commissions and Lorex jointly filed an Initial Statementservice charges and participates in sharing of Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 3 in connectionroyalties with their beneficial ownership of 10% or more of our common stock outstanding (30,882,553 shares) on February 17,talent it represents.  Revenue from these licensing agreements totaled approximately $324,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
On March 5,Other income includes: mother agency fees that are paid to the Company by another agency when the other agency books a model under contract with the Company for a client engagement; fees derived from participants in the Company’s model search contests; television syndication royalties and a production series contract.  In 2005, the Wilhelmina Companies produced the television show “The Agency” and in 2007 the Wilhelmina Companies entered into an agreement with a television network to develop a television series titled “She’s Got the Look”, which is now in its third season (which is tentatively scheduled to begin airing June 2010 on the network channel TV Land Prime).  The television series documents the lives of women competing in a modeling competition.  The Wilhelmina Companies provided the television series with the talent and the “Wilhelmina” brand image, and will agree to a modeling contract with the winner of the competition, in consideration of a fee per episode produced, plus certain fees, as defined.
Model Costs
Model costs consist of costs associated with relationships with models where the key indicators suggest that the Company acts as a principal.  Therefore, the Company records the gross amount billed to the client as revenue when the revenues are earned and collectability is reasonably assured, and the related costs incurred to the model as model cost.  Model costs approximated $22,372,000 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2009 Mr. Krassner, Krassner L.P. and Krassner Investments, Inc. (“Krassner Inc.”) jointly filed an Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 3 in connection with their beneficial ownership of 10% or more of our common stock outstanding (30,464,515 shares)2008, respectively.  The Company completed the Wilhelmina Transaction on February 17, 2009.
On May 27, 2009, Newcastle filed a Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4 in connection with its purchase of 1,700,749 shares of common stock on May 22,13, 2009 and, Newcastle, NCM, Newcastle Capital Group, L.L.C. (“NCG”), and Messrs. Schwarz, Murray and Stone jointly filed a Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4 in connection with the same purchase.
On June 3, 2009, Mr. Krassner, Krassner L.P. and Krassner Inc. jointly filed a Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4 in connection with the following purchases of common stock: (i) 1,000 shares on March 13, 2009; (ii) 10,000 shares on May 4, 2009; (iii) 100,000 shares on May 21, 2009; and (iv) 5,000 shares on June 1, 2009.
On June 12, 2009, Mr. Krassner, Krassner L.P. and Krassner Inc. jointly filed a Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4 in connection with the following purchases of common stock: (i) 6,100 shares on June 2, 2009; (ii) 3,142 shares on June 4, 2009.
On June 26, 2009, Mr. Krassner, Krassner L.P. and Krassner Inc. jointly filed a Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4 in connection with the purchase of 10,000 shares of common stock on June 17, 2009.
Item 11.                 Executive Compensation
Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth information with respect to compensation earned by our Chief Executive Officer, our Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel for eachtherefore, recorded model costs of the last two years.  We refer to these executive officers as our “Named Executive Officers.”Wilhelmina Companies for the period from February 13, 2009 through December 31, 2009, in its statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
 
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Name and Principal Position
 
Year
 
Salary ($)
  
All Other
Compensation ($)
  
Total ($)
 
            
Mark E. Schwarz 2009  87,500   7,000(2)  94,500 
Chief Executive Officer (1)
 2008  -   28,000(2)  28,000 
               
John Murray 2009  102,083   -   102,083 
Chief Financial Officer 2008  -   -   - 
               
Evan Stone 2009  72,916   -   72,916 
General Counsel and Secretary (3)
              
Operating Expenses
 
(1)  Mr. Schwarz has served as our Chief Executive Officer since April 2009.  Mr. Schwarz previously functioned as our Interim Chief Executive Officer beginning in October 2007 and was formally appointed our Interim Chief Executive Officer effective in July 2008.
(2)  Represents compensation paid to Mr. Schwarz for his service as a director.
(3)  Mr. Stone has served as our General Counsel since April 2009 and as our Secretary since July 2008.  Mr. Stone was first deemed to be an executive officer in April 2009.
Employment AgreementsOperating expenses consist of costs that support the operations of the Company, including payroll, rent, overhead, insurance, travel, professional fees, amortization and Arrangements
Messrs. Schwarz, Murraydepreciation, asset impairment charges, acquisition transaction costs and Stonecorporate overhead.  Operating expenses approximated $12,710,000 and $357,000 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  All operating costs except corporate overhead expenses are employedattributable to the Wilhelmina Companies and are discussed below.  The Company completed the Wilhelmina Transaction on an “at will” basisFebruary 13, 2009 and, do not have employment, severance or changetherefore, recorded operating expenses of the Wilhelmina Companies for the period from February 13, 2009 through December 31, 2009, in control agreements withits statements of operations for the Company.  Messrs. Schwarz and Murray, who were our only executive officers during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, did not receive a salary for their service as our executive officers during such year.  Mr. Stone was deemed to be an executive officer in April 2009.
 
On August 11, 2004, Craig Davis, allegedly a stockholderSalaries and Service Costs
Salaries and service costs consist of payroll and related costs and travel costs required to deliver the Company’s services to the customers and models.  Salaries and service costs approximated $6,505,000 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The Company completed the Wilhelmina Transaction on February 13, 2009 and, therefore, recorded salaries and service costs of the Wilhelmina Companies for the period from February 13, 2009 through December 31, 2009, in its statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Office and General Expenses
Office and general expenses consist of office and equipment rents, advertising and promotion, insurance expenses, administration and technology cost.  These costs are less directly linked to changes in the Wilhelmina Companies’ revenues than are salaries and service costs.  During the year ended December 31, 2009, general expenses approximated $2,408,000, compared to $0 for the year ended December 31, 2008.  The Company completed the Wilhelmina Transaction on February 13, 2009 and, therefore, recorded office and general expenses of the Wilhelmina Companies for the period from February 13, 2009 through December 31, 2009, in its statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Amortization and Depreciation
Depreciation and amortization expense is incurred with respect to certain assets, including computer hardware, software, office equipment, furniture, and other intangibles.  During the year ended December 31, 2009, depreciation and amortization expense approximated $1,708,000 (of which $1,624,000 relates to amortization of intangibles acquired in connection with the Wilhelmina Transaction), compared to $0 for the year ended December 31, 2008.  Fixed asset purchases totaled approximately $43,000 and $0 during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Corporate Overhead
Corporate overhead expenses include public company costs, director and executive officer compensation, compensation and consulting fees to Esch, directors’ and officers’ insurance, legal and professional fees, corporate office rent and travel.  Corporate overhead approximated $1,286,000 and $357,000 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The increase in corporate overhead is the result of compensation and consulting fees to Esch, officer compensation (see Expense Trends discussion above) for executive officers who filled the roles of chief executive officer, chief financial officer and general counsel of the Company filed a lawsuit infollowing the Chancery Court of New Castle County, Delaware (the “Lawsuit”).  The Lawsuit asserted direct claims,Wilhelmina Transaction and also derivative claims on our behalf, against five then formeradditional legal and three then current directors of the Company.  On April 13, 2006, we announced that we reached an agreement with all of the partiesprofessional fees incurred to the Lawsuit to settle all claims relating thereto (the “Settlement”).  On June 23, 2006, the Chancery Court approved the Settlement, and on July 25, 2006, the Settlement became final and non-appealable.  As part of the Settlement, we agreed to certain limitations on cash compensation to our employees who are employees of Newcastle until such time as we acquired a revenue generating business.  Such restriction is no longer applicable.
Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control
We have no plans or other arrangements in respect of remuneration received or that may be received by our executive officers to compensate such officers in the event of termination of employment (as a result of resignation, retirement or change in control) or other events following a change in control.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End Table
The following table sets forth certain information regarding equity awards held by the Named Executive Officers as of December 31, 2009.meet public company reporting requirements.
 
 
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  Option Awards 
Name
 
Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable
  
Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable
  
Option
Exercise
Price
($)
  
Option
Expiration
Date
 
             
Mark E. Schwarz  100,000   0   0.28  6/21/11 
                
John Murray  50,000   0   0.28  6/18/14 
                
Evan Stone  -   -   -   - 
Asset Impairment Charge
 
Director Compensation
ForEach reporting period, the fiscalCompany assesses whether events or circumstances have occurred which indicate that the carrying amount of an intangible asset exceeds its fair value.  If the carrying amount of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an asset impairment charge will be recognized in an amount equal to that excess.  During the year ended December 31, 2009, eachthe Company recognized an asset impairment expense of our non-employee directors was entitled$803,000 related to compensation consistingthe Ascendant revenue interest.  No asset impairment charges were incurred during the year ended December 31, 2008.
Acquisition Transaction Costs
In a business combination, acquisition transaction costs, such as certain investment banking fees, due diligence costs and attorney fees, are to be recorded as a reduction of $28,000earnings in fees, stock optionsthe period incurred.  Prior to purchase 100,000 sharesJanuary 1, 2009, acquisition transaction costs were included in the cost of common stock, orthe acquired business.  On February 13, 2009, the Company closed the Wilhelmina Transaction and, therefore, recorded all previously capitalized acquisition transaction costs of approximately $849,000 as an expense for the year ended December 31, 2008.
As of December 31, 2008, the Company had deferred approximately $139,000 of costs associated with the Wilhelmina Transaction, which the Company has determined relate to the issuance of equity securities.  These costs were reclassified as a combinationreduction of stock and options.  Mr. Schwarz was also entitled to director compensation in 2009,capital when the equity securities were issued at the same rate asclosing of the non-employee directors, while he was acting as our Interim Chief Executive Officer without pay.  Mr. Schwarz ceased being entitled to director compensation when he was appointed our Chief Executive Officer in April 2009.  Eachacquisition.  The Company recorded acquisition transaction costs of our directors elected to receive their annual compensationapproximately $673,000 for 2009 all in cash.
The following table sets forth information with respect to compensation earned by or awarded to each non-employee director who served on the Board during the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
Name 
Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash ($)
  
All Other
Compensation ($)
  Total ($) 
Jonathan Bren (1)
  28,000   -   28,000 
James Risher (1)
  28,000   -   28,000 
Derek Fromm (2)(3)
  21,000   -   21,000 
Dr. Hans-Joachim Boehlk (2)(3)
  21,000   -   21,000 
Brad Krassner (4)
  -   -   - 
Horst-Dieter Esch (4)
  -   37,500(5)  - 
Steven Pully (6)
  -   -   - 
             
(1)  Served as a director until January 2010.
Interest Income
 
(2)  Elected to the BoardInterest income totaled approximately $9,000 and $239,000 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The decrease in interest income is the result of a significant decrease in yields on cash balances and the full utilization of the Company’s cash balances to fund the closing of the Wilhelmina Transaction on February 13, 2009.
 
(3)  Resigned from the Board in November 2009.
Interest Expense
 
(4)  Appointed to the Board in February 2010.
(5)  Consists of fees paid to Mr. Esch pursuant to a consulting agreement with the Company entered into in September 2009, which agreement was terminated in December 2009.  Mr. Esch was not serving as a director during the term of this consulting agreement.
(6)  Served as director until February 2009.
Item 12.                 Security OwnershipInterest expense totaled approximately $74,000 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The Company has in place a credit facility with Signature Bank that includes a term note (in the aggregate principal amount of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
approximately $26,000 at December 31, 2009) with a fixed annual interest rate of 6.65% which was repaid in January 2010 pursuant to a demand for payment from Signature Bank.  Interest on the revolving credit line component of the credit facility with Signature Bank is payable monthly at an annual rate of prime plus one-half percent, which equaled 3.75% at December 31, 2009.  The following table sets forth information regardingbalance of the number of shares of our common stock beneficially ownedCompany’s revolving credit line was $250,000 as of April 29,December 31, 2009, and was repaid together with accrued interest in January 2010 by:pursuant to a demand for payment from Signature Bank.  Effective December 31, 2009, interest expense also includes interest on the Esch Note (defined below).  See Liquidity and Capital Resources for further discussion.
 
 
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·  each person who is known by us to beneficially own 5% or more of our common stock;
·  each of our directors and named executive officers; and
·  all of our directors and executive officers as a group.
As of April 29, 2010, 129,440,752 shares of our common stock were outstanding.  Unless otherwise indicated, the common stock beneficially owned by a holder includes shares owned by a spouse, minor childrenLiquidity and relatives sharing the same home, as well as entities owned or controlled by the named person, and also includes options to purchase shares of our common stock exercisable within 60 days of April 29, 2010.  Except as otherwise set forth below, the address of each of the persons or entities listed in the table is c/o Wilhelmina International, Inc., 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400, Dallas, Texas 75201.
  
Common Stock
 
Name of Beneficial Owner
 
Shares
   %(1)
5% or Greater Stockholders       
Newcastle Partners, L.P. (2)
  34,064,466(3)  26.3 
Lorex Investments AG (4)
  30,882,553(5) (10)  23.9 
Krassner Family Investments Limited Partnership (6)
  30,599,575(7) (10)  23.6 
Directors and Named Executive Officers        
Mark E. Schwarz  34,164,466(8)  26.4 
John Murray  50,000(9)  * 
Evan Stone  0   - 
Horst-Dieter Esch  30,882,553(5) (10)  23.9 
Brad Krassner  30,599,575(7) (10)  23.6 
All directors and executive officers
as a group (five persons)
  95,696,594(11)  73.8 
_________________________
Less than 1%
(1)  Based on 129,440,752 shares of common stock outstanding as of April 29, 2010. With the exception of shares that may be acquired by employees pursuant to our 401(k) retirement plan, a person is deemed to be the beneficial owner of common stock that can be acquired within 60 days after April 29, 2010 upon the exercise of options.  Each beneficial owner’s percentage ownership of common stock is determined by assuming that options that are held by such person, but not those held by any other person, and that are exercisable within 60 days of April 29, 2010 have been exercised.
(2)  The business address of Newcastle is 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400, Dallas, Texas 75201.
(3)  Consists of shares of common stock held by Newcastle, as disclosed in a Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC on May 27, 2009.  NCM, as the general partner of Newcastle, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares beneficially owned by Newcastle.  NCG, as the general partner of NCM, which in turn is the general partner of Newcastle, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares beneficially owned by Newcastle.  Mark E. Schwarz, as the managing member of NCG, the general partner of NCM, which in turn is the general partner of Newcastle, may also be deemed to beneficially own the shares beneficially owned by Newcastle.  Each of NCM, NCG and Mr. Schwarz disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares beneficially owned by Newcastle except to the extent of their pecuniary interest th erein.
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(4)  The business address of Lorex is c/o Mattig-Suter und Partner, Bahnhofstrasse 28, Schwyz, CH-6431, Switzerland.
(5)  Consists of shares of common stock held by Lorex, as disclosed in a Schedule 13D filed with the SEC on March 17, 2010.  Mr. Esch is the sole shareholder of Lorex and Peter Marty is the sole officer and director of Lorex.  Mr. Esch and Mr. Marty share voting and dispositive power over the shares held by Lorex.  Mr. Marty has no pecuniary interest in the shares held by Lorex.
(6)  The business address of Krassner L.P. is 31 East Rivo Alto, Miami Beach, Florida 33139.
(7)  Consists of shares of common stock held by Krassner L.P., as disclosed in a Schedule 13D filed with the SEC on March 16, 2010.  Krassner Inc. is the general partner of Krassner L.P. and therefore has voting and dispositive power over these shares.  Krassner Inc. disclaims any pecuniary interest in these shares except to the extent of its ownership interest in Krassner L.P. (it owns a 1% interest in Krassner L.P.).  Brad Krassner is the President, Director and sole stockholder of Krassner Inc.  Brad Krassner, individually, and the Krassner Family Investment Trust (“Krassner Trust”) are the limited partners of Krassner L.P.  Brad Krassner’s children and spouse are the beneficiaries of the Krassner Trust and his mother is a trustee of the Krassner Trust.  Brad Krassner and the Krassner Trust disclaim any pecuniary interest in these shares except to the extent of their ownership interest therein (Brad Krassner owns an 83.5% limited partnership interest in Krassner L.P. and the Krassner Trust owns a 15.5% limited partnership interest in Krassner L.P.).  By virtue of his position with Krassner L.P., Mr. Krassner has the sole power to vote and dispose of the shares owned by Krassner L.P.
(8)  
Consists of 100,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of options held by Mr. Schwarz individually and 34,064,466 shares beneficially owned by Newcastle.  Mr. Schwarz may be deemed to beneficially own the shares beneficially owned by Newcastle by virtue of his power to vote and dispose of such shares.  Mr. Schwarz disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares beneficially owned by Newcastle except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
(9)  Consists of shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of options held by Mr. Murray individually.  Mr. Murray is the Chief Financial Officer of NCM.  Mr. Murray disclaims beneficial ownership of the 34,064,466 shares beneficially owned by Newcastle.
(10)  Based on a Schedule 13D filed by Lorex, Mr. Esch and Mr. Marty (the “Esch Parties”) and a Schedule 13D filed by Krassner L.P., Krassner Inc. and Mr. Krassner (the “Krassner Parties”), the Esch Parties and the Krassner Parties are coordinating their activities with respect to their efforts to effect changes to the Board.  Accordingly, each of the Esch Parties and the Krassner Parties may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of common stock beneficially owned by the other, constituting an aggregate of 61,482,128 shares or approximately 47.5% of the outstanding shares.
(11)  Consists of 95,546,594 shares of common stock and 150,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of options.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
We previously adopted the 1996 Employee Comprehensive Stock Plan (“Comprehensive Plan”) and the 1996 Non-Employee Director Plan (the “Director Plan”) under which our officers, employees and affiliates, and our non-employee directors, respectively, were eligible to receive stock option grants.  Our employees were also eligible to receive restricted stock grants under the Comprehensive Plan.  We previously reserved 14,500,000 and 1,300,000 shares of common stock for issuance pursuant to the Comprehensive Plan and the Director Plan, respectively.  The Comprehensive Plan and the Director Plan expired on July 10, 2006, and therefore we are no longer permitted to grant new options under either plan.  The expiration of the Comprehensive Plan and the Director Plan does not affect ou tstanding option grants, which will expire in accordance with their terms.
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Capital Resources
 
The following table summarizes the equity compensation plans under which common stock may be issued as of December 31, 2009:
Plan Category
 
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights
  
Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights
  
Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))
 
  (a)  (b)  (c) 
          
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders  240,000  $0.27   0 
             
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders  -   -   - 
             
Total  240,000  $0.27   0 
Item 13.               Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Review, Approval or Ratification of Transactions with Related Persons
The Board reviews all relationships and transactions with Wilhelmina in which our directors and executive officers or their immediate family members are participantsCompany’s cash balance decreased to determine whether such persons have a direct or indirect material interest.  The Board is primarily responsible for the development and implementation of processes and controls to obtain information from the directors and executive officers with respect to related person transactions and for then determining, based on the facts and circumstances, whether Wilhelmina or a related person has a direct or indirect material interest in the transaction.  As required under SEC rules, transactions that are determined to be directly or indirectly material to us or a related person are disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our pro xy statement with respect to the election of directors.  In addition, the Audit Committee reviews and approves or ratifies any related person transaction that is required to be disclosed.  In the course of its review and approval or ratification of a related party transaction to be disclosed, the Audit Committee considers: (i) the nature of the related person’s interest in the transaction, (ii) the material terms of the transaction, including, without limitation, the amount and type of transaction, (iii) the importance of the transaction to the related person, (iv) the importance of the transaction to Wilhelmina, (v) whether the transaction would impair the judgment of a director or executive officer to act in the best interest of Wilhelmina and (vi) any other matters the Audit Committee deems appropriate.
Any member of the Board who is a related person with respect to a transaction under review may not participate in the deliberations or vote respecting approval or ratification of the transaction, provided, however, that such director may be counted in determining the presence of a quorum$2,129,000 at a meeting of the Board or committee that considers the transaction.
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Transactions with Related Persons
Transactions with Newcastle and its Affiliates
Our corporate headquarters is currently located at 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400, Dallas, Texas 75201, which is also an office of NCM.  Pursuant to an oral agreement, we previously occupied a portion of NCM’s office space on a month-to-month basis at no charge, and received accounting and administrative services from employees of NCM at no charge.  Effective October 1, 2006, the parties formalized this arrangement by executing a services agreement.  Pursuant to the services agreement, we continue to occupy a portion of NCM’s office space on a month-to-month basis at $2,500 per month and incur additional fees to NCM for accounting and administrative services provided by employees of NCM.  During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009, and 2008, we incurred fees (includingfrom $11,735,000 at December 31, 2008.  The decrease is attributable to the payments for the NCM office space) of approximately $56,000 and $102,000, respectively, under the services agreement.
On August 25, 2008, concurrently with the executionfunding of the Acquisition Agreement, we entered into a purchase agreement with Newcastle for the purpose of obtaining financing to complete the Acquisition (the “Equity Financing Agreement”).  Pursuant to the Equity Financing Agreement, upon the closingacquisition of the Acquisition, we sold to Newcastle $3,000,000 (12,145,749 shares) of common stock at $0.247 per share, or approximately (but slightly higher than)Wilhelmina Companies and the per share price applicable to the common stock issuable under the Acquisition Agreement.  In addition, under the Equity Financing Agreement, Newcastle committed to purchase, at our election at any time or times prior to six months following the closing of the Acquisition, up to an additional $2,000,000 (8,097,166 shares) of common stock on the same terms. 0; This election right expired on August 13, 2009.  The Equity Financing Agreement was approved by an independent special committee of the Board (the “Special Committee”) on August 18, 2008 and recommended to the full Board for approval.  The Board approved the Equity Financing Agreement on the recommendation of the Special Committee on August 20, 2008.
Concurrently with the closing of the Equity Financing Agreement, and as a condition thereto, the parties entered into a registration rights agreement, pursuant to which Newcastle was granted certain demand and piggyback registration rights with respect to the common stock it holds, including the common stock issuable under the Equity Financing Agreement.
Transactions with Messrs. Esch and Krassner
Under the Acquisition Agreement, Mr. Esch, Lorex, Mr. Krassner and Krassner L.P. (the “Control Sellers”) received $14,521,967 in cash (including $6,000,000 received by Krassner L.P. in repayment of an outstanding note held by Krassner L.P.) and $7,609,336 (63,411,131 shares) of common stock upon the consummation of the Acquisition (based on the closing price of the shares on such date).  The purchase price is subject to certain post-closing adjustments, which may be effected against 18,811,687 shares (the “Restricted Shares”) of common stock issued to the Control Sellers that are held in escrow pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement in respect of the “core” business price adjustment, and may be repurchased by us for a nominal amount, subject to certain earnouts and offsets.
The Control Sellers also have the right to receive earn out payments, subject to certain offsets, based on the operating results of Wilhelmina Artist Management, LLC (“WAM”) and Wilhelmina Miami, Inc. (“Wilhelmina Miami”), our wholly owned subsidiaries, for the three year period beginning January 1, 2009.  The earn outs, which are payable in 2012, are calculated as follows: (i) the WAM earn out is based on the three year average of audited WAM EBITDA beginning January 1, 2009 multiplied by 5, payable in cash or stock (at the Control Seller’s election), provided that the total payment will not exceed $10,000,000; and (ii) the Wilhelmina Miami earn out is based on the three year average of audited Wilhelmina Miami EBITDA beginning January 1, 2009 multiplied by 7.5, payable in cash or stock (at the Co ntrol Seller’s election).  Losses at WAM and Wilhelmina Miami, respectively, can be offset against any positive earn out with respect to the other company.  Losses in excess of earn out amounts could also result in the repurchase of the remaining shares of common stock held in escrow for a nominal amount.  Working capital deficiencies may also reduce positive earn out amounts.  As of December 31, 2009, management’s estimate of the combined fair value of the WAM and Wilhelmina Miami earn outs was approximately $2,312,000.
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The Control Sellers are also parties to a registration rights agreement entered into in connection with the Acquisition Agreement, pursuant to which the Control Sellers, among others, obtained certain demand and piggyback registration rights with respect to the common stock issued to them under the Acquisition Agreement.associated acquisition transaction costs.
 
On February 13, 2009, the Company closed the Wilhelmina Transaction and funded approximately $13,066,000 to the various parties involved in order to facilitate the closing ofaccordance with the Acquisition Agreement we entered into that certain letter agreementand $1,756,000 associated with Mr. Esch (the “Esch Letter Agreement”), pursuantthe escrow facility discussed below.  Cash on hand and the $3,000,000 in proceeds from Newcastle under the Equity Financing Agreement were used to which Mr. Esch agreed that $1,750,000 of the cash proceeds to be paid to him atfund the closing of the Acquisition Agreement would instead be held in escrow.  Under the terms of the Esch Letter Agreement, all or a portion of such amount held in escrow was required to be used to satisfy the indebtedness of Wilhelmina Ltd. to amounts.
Signature Bank Credit Facility
The Company’s primary liquidity needs are for financing working capital associated with the expenses it incurs in connectionperforming services under its client contracts.  Generally, the Company incurs significant operating expenses with payment terms shorter than its average collections on billings.  During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company had in place a credit facility with Signature Bank (the “Credit Facility”) upon the occurrence, which included a term loan with a balance of specified events including, but not limited to, written notification by Signature Bank to Wilhelmina Ltd.approximately $26,000 as of the termination or accelerationDecember 31, 2009, which was repaid in full together with accrued interest on January 4, 2010, and a revolving line of the Credit Facility.  Any am ount remaining was required to be released to Mr. Esch upon the replacement or extensioncredit with a balance of $250,000 as of December 31, 2009.  The revolving line under the Credit Facility subjectexpired on January 31, 2009, was subsequently extended, and expired on July 15, 2009.  On August 21, 2009, the Company entered into a modification and extension agreement with the bank that extended the maturity date to certain requirements set forth in the Esch Letter Agreement.  The Esch Letter Agreement also provided that in the event any portion of the proceeds is paid from escrow to Signature Bank, we will promptly issue to Mr. Esch, in replacement thereof, a promissory note in the principal amount of the amount paid to Signature Bank.October 5, 2009.
 
On December 30, 2009, Signature Bank delivered a demand letter (the “Demand Letter”) to usthe Company and Wilhelmina Ltd.,International, the Company’s principal operating subsidiary, requesting the immediate payment of all outstanding principal and accrued interest in the aggregate amount of approximately $2,019,000 under the Credit Facility.
The delivery of the Demand Letter requesting mandatory repayment of principal under the Credit Facility triggered a “Bank Payoff Event” under the Esch Letter Agreement.Agreement which is described in further detail in Item 1 of this Form 10-K.  Accordingly, pursuant toin accordance with the terms of the Esch Letter Agreement, the aggregate amount of $1,750,000 that was held in escrow was released and paid to Signature Bank (the “Escrow Payoff”).  As a result of the Escrow Payoff, as of December 30, 2009, a principal sum of $250,000 plus accrued interest of approximately $19,000 remained owing to Signature Bank under the Credit Facility.  The remaining principal and weaccrued interest was repaid to Signature Bank in January 2010 pursuant to the Demand Letter.
As of March 30, 2010, Signature Bank has not terminated the Credit Facility.  The Company intends to continue discussions with Signature Bank with respect to an extension and/or amendment of the Credit Facility.  The Credit Facility is collateralized by all of the assets of Wilhelmina International and the Company’s other subsidiaries (other than Wilhelmina Miami).
The Esch Letter Agreement provided that in the event of the payment of funds from escrow to Signature Bank, the Company was required to promptly issue to Esch, in replacement of the funds held in escrow, a promissory note in the principal amount of the amount paid to Signature Bank.  Accordingly, on December 31, 2009, the Company issued to Mr. Esch a promissory note in the principal amount of $1,750,000 (the “Esch Note”).  Interest on the outstanding principal balance of the Esch Note accrues at the “Weighted Average Loan Document Rate” (as defined below) and is payable in arrears on a monthly basis.  The “Weighted Average Loan Document Rate” is calculated using a weighted average formula based on the rates applicable to the principal amounts outstanding for each of the two components of the Credit Facility - revolver ($2,000,000 principal outstanding at December 30, 2009 at a rate of prime plus 0.5%) and term loan ($26,000 principal outstanding at December 30, 2009 at a rate of 6.65%) - prior to release of the escrow.  AsTherefore, as of MarchDecember 31, 2010,2009, the effective interest rate of the Esch Note is prime plus approximately 0.58%, or approximately 3.83%.  Principal under the Esch Note shall be repaid in quarterly installments of $250,000 until the Esch Note is paid in full.paid.  The outstanding principal balance of the Esch Note, together with all accrued, but unpaid interest thereon, is due and payable on Dece mberDecember 31, 2010.  Principal outstanding under the Esch Note as of April 29, 2010 is $1,500,000.  In the event that we closethe Company closes a new revolving bank or debt facility, which provides usthe Company with committed working capital financing, we arethe Company is required to pay down the Esch Note in the amount of the funds that we arethe Company is initially permitted to draw under such new facility.  The Esch Note is unsecured and is pre-payable by usthe Company at any time without penalty or premium.  Through April 29, 2010, the interest and principal paid
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The Company’s ability to Mr. Esch undermake payments on the Esch Note, to replace its indebtedness, and to fund working capital and planned capital expenditures will depend on its ability to generate cash in the future, which, to a certain extent, is subject to general economic, financial, competitive and other factors that are beyond its control.  The Company has historically secured its working capital facility through accounts receivable balances and, therefore, the Company’s ability to continue servicing debt is dependent upon the timely collection of those receivables.  The Company believes its operations will provide working capital necessary to meet its needs.  In addition, the Company continues to explore additional financing alternatives.
Purchase Price Adjustment under Acquisition Agreement
The aggregate purchase price under the Acquisition Agreement is subject to certain adjustments related to “core business” EBITDA calculations of the Company.  Depending on the outcome of a dispute between the Company and the Control Sellers related to the purchase price adjustments as described in further detail below, the Control Sellers may have the option to pay the Company $4,500,000 in cash in satisfaction of the adjustment amounts.
The Company has notified the Control Sellers of a required $6,193,400 post-closing downward adjustment to the purchase price in connection with the Wilhelmina Transaction based on “core business” EBITDA calculations made by the Company in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Acquisition Agreement.  The Company notified the Control Sellers that based on the amount of the purchase price adjustment, each of Esch and Krassner are required to pay (or cause Lorex and Krassner L.P. to pay) to the Company $2,250,000 in cash (or $4,500,000 in the aggregate) and if either Esch or Krassner fails to timely make (or cause Lorex or Krassner L.P. to timely make) the required cash payment, the Company has the right under the Acquisition Agreement to promptly repurchase for $.0001 per share 50% of such number of Restricted Shares determined based on a specified formula (or a total of 100% of such number of shares in the event both Esch and Krassner fail to timely make the cash payments).  The Company believes that, based on its purchase price adjustment calculation, it will have the right to repurchase 18,811,687 Restricted Shares in the event the Control Sellers fail to make the required cash payments.  The Control Sellers responded that they did not believe the Company gave timely notice of its calculations of the purchase price adjustment in accordance with the provisions of the Acquisition Agreement and that they disagree with certain of the Company’s calculations.  The Company believes its calculations of the purchase price adjustment are accurate and were timely submitted to the Control Sellers in accordance with the provisions of the Acquisition Agreement.  After the parties failed to resolve their dispute regarding the calculation of the purchase price adjustment, the parties retained McGladrey in accordance with the terms of the Acquisition Agreement to make a final determination as to the purchase price adjustment based on the calculations and supporting documentation submitted by the respective parties.
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McGladrey determined that a price adjustment was $16,752required which would enable the Company to repurchase 18,811,687 Restricted Shares, unless the Selling Parties elect to purchase such shares in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Acquisition Agreement.
On December 23, 2009, the Company was served with a lawsuit filed by the Control Sellers in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, seeking a declaration that as a result of its alleged failure to comply with the notice deadline in the Acquisition Agreement, the Company is barred from seeking any such purchase price adjustment.  The lawsuit also seeks to enjoin the Company from repurchasing the Restricted Shares and $250,000, respectively.the escrow agent from effecting any such repurchase by the Company.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
At December 31, 2009, the Company had $180,000 of restricted cash that serves as collateral for an irrevocable standby letter of credit.  The letter of credit serves as additional security under the lease extension relating to the Company’s office space in New York City that expires in December 2010.
Effect of Inflation
Inflation has not been a material factor affecting the Company’s business.  General operating expenses, such as salaries, employee benefits, insurance and occupancy costs, are subject to normal inflationary pressures.
Critical Accounting Policies
Revenue Recognition
In compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) when reporting revenue gross as a principal versus net as an agent, the Company assesses whether it, the model or the talent is the primary obligor.  The Company evaluates the terms of its model, talent and client agreements as part of this assessment.  In addition, the Company gives appropriate consideration to other key indicators such as latitude in establishing price, discretion in model or talent selection and credit risk the Company undertakes.  The Company operates broadly as a modeling agency and in those relationships with models and talent where the key indicators suggest the Company acts as a principal, the Company records the gross amount billed to the client as revenue when earned and collectability is reasonably assured and the related costs incurred to the model or talent as model or talent cost.  In other model and talent relationships, where the Company believes the key indicators suggest it acts as an agent on behalf of the model or talent, the Company records revenue net of pass-through model or talent cost.
The Company also recognizes management fees as revenues for providing services to other modeling agencies as well as consulting income in connection with services provided to a television production network according to the terms of the contract.  The Company recognizes royalty income when earned based on terms of the contractual agreement.  Revenues received in advance are deferred and amortized using the straight-line method over periods pursuant to the related contract.
Wilhelmina and its subsidiaries also record fees from licensees when the revenues are earned and collectability is reasonably assured.
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and intangible assets consist primarily of goodwill and buyer relationships resulting from a business acquisition.  Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are no longer subject to amortization, but rather to an annual assessment of impairment by applying a fair-value based test.
Management’s assessments of the recoverability and impairment tests of goodwill and intangible assets involve critical accounting estimates.  These estimates require significant management judgment, include inherent uncertainties and are often interdependent; therefore, they do not change in isolation.  Factors that management must estimate include, among others, the economic life of the asset, sales volume, prices, inflation, cost of capital, marketing spending, tax rates and capital spending.  These factors are even more difficult to predict when global financial markets are highly volatile.  When performing impairment tests, the Company estimates the fair values of the assets using management’s best assumptions, which it believes would be consistent with what a hypothetical marketplace participant would use.  Estimates and assumptions used in these tests are evaluated and updated as appropriate.  The variability of these factors depends on a number of conditions, including uncertainty about future events, and thus the accounting estimates may change from period to period.  If other assumptions and estimates had been used when these tests were performed, impairment charges could have resulted.
The Company has determined that its revenue interest meets the indefinite life criteria pursuant to GAAP, and, therefore, annually assesses whether the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair value, and records an impairment loss equal to any such excess.
Business Combinations
In a business combination, contingent consideration or earn outs will be recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date.  Except in bargain purchase situations, contingent consideration typically will result in additional goodwill being recognized.  Contingent consideration classified as an asset or liability will be adjusted to fair value at each reporting date through earnings until the contingency is resolved.
These estimates are subject to change upon the finalization of the valuation of certain assets and liabilities and may be adjusted.
At the date of the Wilhelmina Transaction, GAAP provided that acquisition transaction costs, such as certain investment banking fees, due diligence costs and attorney fees were to be recorded as a reduction of earnings in the period they are incurred.  Prior to January 1, 2009, in accordance with GAAP existing at that time, the Company included acquisition transaction costs in the cost of the acquired business.  On February 13, 2009, the Company closed the Wilhelmina Transaction, and therefore, recorded all previously capitalized acquisition transaction costs of approximately $849,000 as an expense for the year ended December 31, 2008.  The Company incurred acquisition transaction costs of approximately $673,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Management is required to address the initial recognition, measurement and subsequent accounting for assets and liabilities arising from contingencies in a business combination, and requires that such assets acquired or liabilities assumed be initially recognized at fair value at the acquisition date if fair value can be determined during the measurement period.  If the acquisition date fair value cannot be determined, the asset acquired or liability assumed arising from a contingency is recognized only if certain criteria are met.  A systematic and rational basis for subsequently measuring and accounting for the assets or liabilities is required to be developed depending on their nature.
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Basis of Presentation
The financial statements include the consolidated accounts of (a) Wilhelmina International and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Wilhelmina West, Wilhelmina Models, and LW1 and (b) Wilhelmina Miami, WAM, Wilhelmina Licensing, and Wilhelmina TV, which are each wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company.  Wilhelmina International, Wilhelmina West, Wilhelmina Models, LW1, Wilhelmina Miami, WAM, Wilhelmina Licensing, and Wilhelmina TV are combined as a consolidated group of companies.  The collective group is referred to as the Wilhelmina International Group.  All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the combination.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable are accounted for at fair value, do not bear interest and are short-term in nature.  The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability to collect on accounts receivable.  Based on management’s assessment, the Company provides for estimated uncollectible amounts through a charge to earnings and a credit to the valuation allowance.  Balances that remain outstanding after the Company has used reasonable collection efforts are written off through a charge to the valuation allowance and a credit to accounts receivable.  The Company generally does not require collateral.
New Accounting Standards
FASB Statement No. 166
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement No. 166, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets – an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140.”  According to ASC Topic 105, “Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,” Statement No. 166 shall continue to represent authoritative guidance until it is integrated into the Codification.  Statement No. 166 amends and clarifies provisions related to the transfer of financial assets in order to address application and disclosure issues.  In general, Statement No. 166 clarifies the requirements for derecognizing transferred financial assets, removes the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity and related exceptions, and requires additional disclosures related to transfers of financial assets.  Statement No. 166 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after November 15, 2009, and earlier application is prohibited.  The adoption of Statement No. 166 effective January 1, 2010 has not had a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
FASB Statement No. 167
In June 2009, the FASB issued Statement No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R).”  According to ASC Topic 105, Statement No. 167 shall continue to represent authoritative guidance until it is integrated into the Codification.  Statement No. 167 amends provisions related to variable interest entities to include entities previously considered qualifying special-purpose entities, as the concept of these entities was eliminated by Statement No. 166.  This statement also clarifies consolidation requirements and expands disclosure requirements related to variable interest entities.  Statement No. 167 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after November 15, 2009, and earlier application is prohibited.  The adoption of Statement No. 167 effective January 1, 2010 has not had a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
 
 
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In September 2009, we entered into a consulting agreement with Mr. Esch pursuant to which Mr. Esch would serve as a consultant for $150,000 per annum, which agreement was terminated in December 2009.  Mr. Esch received a total of $37,500 in consulting fees under this arrangement.Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
 
Mr. Esch also provides a personal guaranteeIn January 2010, the provisions of our corporate American Express card.
Director Independence
Annually, as well asASC Topic 820 were modified to require additional disclosures, including transfers in connection with the election or appointmentand out of a new director to the Board, the Board considers the businessLevel 1 and charitable relationships between it and each director and determines whether such director is “independent” under Nasdaq’s listing standards.  Based on that review, the Board has determined that none of our current directors is independent.  The Audit Committee is comprised of Mark Schwarz (Chairman) and Evan Stone, neither or whom is independent under Nasdaq’s listing standards applicable to Audit Committee members.  We do not have a separately-designated Compensation Committee or Nominating Committee at this time.
Item 14.    Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Fees Billed During Fiscal 2009 and 2008
Audit Fees
The aggregate fees billed by Burton McCumber & Cortez, L.L.P. (“Burton McCumber”), our independent registered public accounting firm, for professional services required for the audit of our annual financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K2 fair value measurements and the reviewgross basis presentation of the reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements.  This guidance is effective for interim financial statements included in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q were $191,690 and $113,602annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for disclosures related to Level 3 fair value measurements, which are effective for fiscal years 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Audit-Related Fees
We didbeginning after December 15, 2010 (including interim periods).  Early adoption is permitted.  The Company does not engageexpect the adoption of this modification to have a material effect on its financial position or pay Burton McCumber for assurance and related services in fiscal years 2009 and 2008.
Tax Fees
We did not engage or pay Burton McCumber for professional services relating to tax compliance, tax advice or tax planning in fiscal years 2009 and 2008.
All Other Fees
Other than the services described above, we did not engage or pay Burton McCumber for services in fiscal years 2009 and 2008.
Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
All audit and non-audit services to be performed by our independent registered public accounting firm must be approved in advance by the Audit Committee.  Consistent with applicable law, limited amountsresults of services, other than audit, review or attest services, may be approved by one or more members of the Audit Committee pursuant to authority delegated by the Audit Committee, provided each such approved service is reported to the full Audit Committee at its next meeting.operations.
 
 
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All of the engagements and fees for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 were pre-approved by the Audit Committee.  In connection with the audit of our financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, Burton McCumber only used full-time, permanent employees.PART IV
 
The Audit Committee has considered whether the provision by Burton McCumber of the services covered by the fees other than the audit fees is compatible with maintaining Burton McCumber’s independence and believes that it is compatible.
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PART IV
ItemITEM 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement SchedulesEXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
 
(a)           Documents Filed as Part of Report
 
1.           Financial Statements:
 
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and the related report of the Company’s independent public accountants thereon have beenwere previously filed under Item 8 hereof.of the Original Form 10-K.
 
2.           Financial Statement Schedules:
 
The information required by this item is not applicable.
 
3.           Exhibits:
 
The exhibits listed below are filed as part of or incorporated by reference in this report.  Where such filing is made by incorporation by reference to a previously filed document, such document is identified in parentheses.  See the Index of Exhibits included with the exhibits filed as a part of this report.
 
Exhibit NumberDescription of Exhibits
2.1Plan of Merger and Acquisition Agreement between Billing Concepts Corp., CRM Acquisition Corp., Computer Resources Management, Inc. and Michael A. Harrelson, dated June 1, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to Form 10-Q, dated June 30, 1997).
  
2.2Stock Purchase Agreement between Billing Concepts Corp. and Princeton TeleCom Corporation, dated September 4, 1998 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.2 to Form 10-K, dated September 30, 1998).
  
2.3Stock Purchase Agreement between Billing Concepts Corp. and Princeton eCom Corporation, dated February 21, 2000 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K, dated March 16, 2000).
  
2.4Agreement and Plan of Merger between Billing Concepts Corp., Billing Concepts, Inc., Enhanced Services Billing, Inc., BC Transaction Processing Services, Inc., Aptis, Inc., Operator Service Company, BC Holding I Corporation, BC Holding II Corporation, BC Holding III Corporation, BC Acquisition I Corporation, BC Acquisition II Corporation, BC Acquisition III Corporation and BC Acquisition IV Corporation, dated September 15, 2000 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K, dated September 15, 2000).
  
2.5Stock Purchase Agreement by and among New Century Equity Holdings Corp., Mellon Ventures, L.P., Lazard Technology Partners II LP, Conning Capital Partners VI, L.P. and Princeton eCom Corporation, dated March 25, 2004 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K, dated March 29, 2004).
  
2.6Series A Convertible 4% Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement by and between New Century Equity Holdings Corp. and Newcastle Partners, L.P., dated June 18, 2004 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K, dated June 30, 2004).

 
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2.7Agreement by and among New Century Equity Holdings Corp., Wilhelmina Acquisition Corp., Wilhelmina International, Ltd., Wilhelmina – Miami, Inc., Wilhelmina Artist Management LLC, Wilhelmina Licensing LLC, Wilhelmina Film & TV Productions LLC, Dieter Esch, Lorex Investments AG, Brad Krassner, Krassner Family Investments, L.P., Sean Patterson and the shareholders of Wilhelmina – Miami, Inc., dated August 25, 2008 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K, dated August 26, 2008).
  
2.8Purchase Agreement by and between New Century Equity Holdings Corp. and Newcastle Partners, L.P., dated August 25, 2008 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K, dated August 26, 2008).
  
2.9Letter Agreement, dated February 13, 2009, by and among New Century Equity Holdings Corp., Wilhelmina Acquisition Corp., Wilhelmina International Ltd., Wilhelmina – Miami, Inc., Wilhelmina Artist Management LLC, Wilhelmina Licensing LLC, Wilhelmina Film & TV Productions LLC, Dieter Esch, Lorex Investments AG, Brad Krassner, Krassner Family Investments Limited Partnership, Sean Patterson and the shareholders of Wilhelmina – Miami, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K, dated February 18, 2009).
  
3.1Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Wilhelmina International, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to Form 10-K/A, dated December 31, 2008).
  
3.2Restated Bylaws of Wilhelmina International, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to Form 10-K, dated December 31, 2008).
  
3.3Certificate of Designation of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware on July 10, 2006 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K, dated June 30, 2004).
  
3.4Certificate of Elimination of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock, filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware on July 10, 2006 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K, dated July 10, 2006).
  
3.5Certificate of Designation of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock, filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware on July 10, 2006 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K, dated July 10, 2006).
  
4.1Form of Stock Certificate of Common Stock of Billing Concepts Corp. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to Form 10-Q, dated March 31, 1998).
  
4.2Rights Agreement, dated as of July 10, 2006, by and between New Century Equity Holdings Corp. and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K, dated July 10, 2006).
  
4.3Amendment to Rights Agreement, , dated August 25, 2008, by and between New Century Equity Holdings Corp. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K, dated August 26, 2008).
  
4.4Form of Rights Certificate (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K, dated July 10, 2006).
  

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4.5Registration Rights Agreement dated August 25, 2008 by and among New Century Equity Holdings Corp., Dieter Esch, Lorex Investments AG, Brad Krassner, Krassner Family Investments, L.P. and Sean Patterson (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K, dated August 26, 2008).
  
4.6Registration Rights Agreement, dated February 13, 2009, by and between New Century Equity Holdings Corp. and Newcastle Partners, L.P. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K, dated February 18, 2009).
4.7Second Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2009, by and between the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K, dated July 21, 2009).
  
4.8Third Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated February 9, 2010, by and between Wilhelmina International, Inc. and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K, dated February 10, 2010).
  
4.9Fourth Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated March 26, 2010, by and between Wilhelmina International, Inc. and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K, dated March 30, 2010).
  
*10.1Billing Concepts Corp’s 1996 Employee Comprehensive Stock Plan amended as of August 31, 1999 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.8 to Form 10-K, dated September 30, 1999).
  
*10.2Form of Option Agreement between Billing Concepts Corp. and its employees under the 1996 Employee Comprehensive Stock Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.9 to Form 10-K, dated September 30, 1999).
  
*10.3Amended and Restated 1996 Non-Employee Director Plan of Billing Concept Corp. amended as of August 31, 1999 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.10 to Form 10-K, dated September 30, 1999).
  
*10.4Form of Option Agreement between Billing Concepts Corp. and non-employee directors (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.11 to Form 10-K, dated September 30, 1998).
  
*10.5Billing Concept Corp.’s 401(k) Retirement Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.14 to Form 10-K, dated September 30, 2000).
  
10.6Revenue Sharing Agreement, dated as of October 5, 2005, by and between New Century Equity Holdings Corp. and ACP Investments LP (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q, dated September 30, 2005).
  
10.7Principals Agreement, dated as of October 5, 2005, by and between New Century Equity Holdings Corp. and ACP Investments LP (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Q, dated September 30, 2005).
  
*10.8Employment Agreement by and among New Century Equity Holdings Corp., Wilhelmina International, Ltd. and Sean Patterson, dated November 10, 2008 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q, dated September 30, 2008).
  

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10.9Letter Agreement, dated February 13, 2009, by and between New Century Equity Holdings Corp. and Dieter Esch (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K, dated February 18, 2009).
  
10.10Promissory Note, dated December 31, 2009, issued by Wilhelmina International, Inc. to Dieter Esch (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K, dated January 6, 2010).
  
14.1Wilhelmina International, Inc. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 14.1 to Form 8-K, dated April 21, 2009).
  
21.1List of Subsidiaries.Subsidiaries (previously filed with the Original Form 10-K).
  
23.1Consent of Burton, McCumber & Cortez, L.L.P. (previously filed with the Original Form 10-K).
  
31.1Certification of Principal Executive Officer in Accordance with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (filed herewith).
31.2Certification of Principal Financial Officer in Accordance with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (filed herewith).
  
32.1Certification of Principal Executive Officer in Accordance with Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (filed herewith).
  
32.2Certification of Principal Financial Officer in Accordance with Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (filed herewith).
 
*Includes compensatory plan or arrangement.

 
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 WILHELMINA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
  
Date:  April 30, 2010March 17, 2011By:
/s/ Mark E. Schwarz
��Name:Mark E. Schwarz
 Title:
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on the 3017th day of April, 2010.March, 2011.
 
SignatureTitle
   
/s/ Mark E. Schwarz
 Chief Executive Officer and
Mark E. Schwarz 
Chairman of the Board
(Principal Executive Officer)
   
/s/ John P. Murray
 Chief Financial Officer and Director
John P. Murray 
(Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)
   
/s/ Brad KrassnerClinton Coleman
Director
Clinton Coleman
/s/ James Dvorak
Director
James Dvorak
/s/ Horst-Dieter Esch
Director
Horst-Dieter Esch
 Director
Brad Krassner  
   
   
/s/ Dieter EschMark Pape
 Director
Dieter EschMark Pape  
   
   
/s/ Evan StoneJames Roddey
 Director
Evan StoneJames Roddey  
 
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